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• legislature this year to help develop and provide any additional information, offer activities, feedback
• and provide any additional information, offer<00:18:14.720><c> activities,</c><00:18:15.360><c> feedback
• </c><00:18:16.080><c> to</c><00:18:16.320><c> support</c> offer activities, feedback to support offer
• So, the specific documents that are outlined in the report are taken from community feedback as well
• as well as um components feedback as well as um components offered<00:22:54.640><c> by</c><00:22:54.880

Keywords: 1183, house

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• dime because they really care about the issues and then the professionals so that we can get some feedback
• We're trying to get some feedback to see how this stuff all works out.
• The pilot will be conducted feedback.
• We're trying to get some feedback<00:05:08.720><c> to</c><00:05:08.960><c> see</c><00:05:09.039><c> how
• to see how this stuff all works feedback to see how this stuff all works out.<00:05:10.880><c> So</c

Bills: SB2004, SB2039, SB2042, SB2043, SB2044, SB2132

Keywords: outdoor advertising, billboards, public safety, penalties, community pollution, elections, campaign finance, business entities, political activity, regulation, liability, non-natural persons, insurance, captives, examination, regulations, policyholders, dormant captive, tax exemption, Hawaii revised statutes

Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee opened its first hearing of the year with remarks from Chair Jared Kohole outlining hearing procedures, a two-minute testimony limit, rules for remote testimony and decorum, and a revised testimony-publication pilot that keeps 96-hour notice but returns to a standard 24-hour testimony deadline. He then moved through the agenda, beginning with SB 2004 on outdoor advertising, which would increase penalties for violations of billboard and outdoor advertising laws. Testimony on that measure was limited; Henry Curtis of Life of the Land was first up, and written support was noted from Hawaiian Electric and the Outdoor Circle. The committee then heard SB 2039 on election campaign finance, which would prohibit certain business entities from engaging in campaign finance activities. The Attorney General’s office offered comments and did not take a formal position at the hearing. Several proponents testified in support, including Josh Frost, Tom Moore of the Center for American Progress, Hapa/Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action, and Common Cause Hawaiʻi, all arguing the bill would curb corporate and dark-money influence and return elections to the people. Moore distinguished between regulating corporate “rights” and limiting corporate “powers,” and said the state can redefine the powers it grants corporations. In questions, Senator McKelvey asked whether the bill could be expanded to include unions; the Attorney General said he would need to get back with legal analysis, while Moore said his preferred approach would include all entities and that leaving out nonprofits or unions would create problems. Members also discussed whether the bill would affect PACs, and Moore explained that the proposal would prohibit corporate and dark-money flows into PACs while leaving individual political giving and existing political committees in place. The committee then moved on to the next measure. SB 2042, relating to insurance, was heard next. The bill would reduce the unimpaired minimum capital and surplus required of class 4 sponsored captive insurance companies under certain circumstances. The DCCA Insurance Division said it stood on its written testimony, and the Hawaii Captive Insurance Council testified in support, describing the change as a narrow, risk-based adjustment that would not affect the commissioner’s authority where actual risk resides and would help keep Hawaii competitive. The committee noted additional written support and proceeded without a vote or final action in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• . >> Is there have you received feedback that changing the terms of the program in this manner would
• stimulus program, but it’s a part of a very successful program. >> Yeah. >> Is there have you received feedback
• stimulus program, but it’s a part of a very successful program. >> Yeah. >> Is there have you received feedback
• stimulus program, but it’s a part of a very successful program. >> Yeah. >> Is there have you received feedback
• This is their vehicle to move the housing ladder. >> Yeah. >> Is there have you received feedback that

Bills: SB2060, SB2063, SB2062, SB2069, SB2070

Keywords: rental housing revolving fund, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, mixed-income housing, mixed-income rental project, affordable housing, low-income housing, housing finance, housing development, preservation, rehabilitation, pre-development, construction financing, equity investment, credit enhancement, collateral, gap financing, area median income, AMI, perpetual affordability

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• Um, if we locate our project there, we will then study those lines, give them initial feedback on the
• We'll give them that feedback.
• /c> then study those lines, give them then study those lines, give them initial<00:14:19.440><c> feedback
• on the reality of a initial feedback on the reality of a data<00:14:21.760><c> center</c><00:14:22.000
• We'll give them that feedback. Um, work. We'll give them that feedback.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Task Force held its third meeting and adopted the prior minutes after a motion and second. The main presentation came from John Bevington of LG&E and KU, who described the utility’s Kentucky service territory, its vertically integrated operations, and its role in economic development. He said the company supported 76 projects in 2024, representing about $3 billion in announced investment and roughly 3,000 jobs, and noted that about 45% of statewide investment announcements were in its service area. He also outlined a large project pipeline of about 8.5 gigawatts, with data centers making up roughly two-thirds of that interest. Bevington explained that data center siting differs from traditional manufacturing site selection because it is driven primarily by transmission access and grid capacity rather than a process of eliminating locations. He said large data centers must locate near transmission lines, that utilities must conduct formal studies to ensure existing customers are not harmed, and that the buildout timeline for utility infrastructure is much longer than for data centers. He cited a Deloitte study and other industry data to argue that power constraints and timeline mismatches are the biggest challenges, while also emphasizing that data centers can generate significant construction activity, indirect jobs, and tax revenue. He said Kentucky’s sales tax exemption for data centers was a key enabler that increased interest in the state. Members asked about the number and size of potential data center projects, how Kentucky compares with other states, and whether regulatory reform is needed. Bevington said the 20 projects in Kentucky reflect current interest, that other states such as Ohio have had similar incentives for years, and that Kentucky is still early in the market. He also said data centers can vary in size, from 200 to 600 megawatts or more, and that they can be located anywhere with sufficient transmission capacity and, in some cases, access to workforce and roads. In response to concerns about energy supply, he said LG&E and KU are pursuing an “all of the above” strategy, including solar, batteries, and new natural gas combined-cycle units, and noted ongoing and proposed projects totaling additional capacity if approved by the Public Service Commission.

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• It just makes changes that needed to make it work with feedback from the Department of Revenue as well
• as some of the feedback that I had from communities and others.
• </c><00:25:56.320><c> from</c><00:25:56.480><c> the</c> make it work with feedback from the make it work
• with feedback from the department<00:25:56.960><c> of</c><00:25:57.039><c> revenue</c><00:25:57.760>
• that I had from communities the feedback that I had from communities and<00:26:00.240><c> and</c><00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We used that feedback to develop our strategic framework, and in the last few months have met with an
• We've heard good feedback on what the domains of that technical assistance would look like, but again
• So we posted the regulations for notice to let people comment on them, and we received some feedback
• So if we still have to submit it to another entity and still wait for their feedback, once that feedback
• I'd love a little bit more feedback on what happened. Now, should I wait for the director?

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We used that feedback to develop our strategic framework, and in the last few months have met with an
• So we've heard good feedback on what the domains of that technical assistance would look like, but again
• We posted the regulations for notice to let people comment on them, and we received some feedback that
• So we still have to submit it to another entity and still wait for their feedback.
• I'd love a little bit more feedback on what happened. Now, should I wait for the director?

Summary: The hearing began with testimony from Let California Kids Hear and supporters urging action on pediatric hearing aid coverage. Advocates said California has repeatedly failed to enact a workable solution over the past eight years and argued that children need early access to sound to support development. The proposal discussed would limit the coverage mandate to the large-group market, which advocates said would cover roughly 70% to 80% of affected children and avoid the exchange-related cost issue that contributed to prior vetoes. Supporters, including parents, audiologists, and children’s health groups, backed the proposal, and the chair expressed sympathy and support while noting hope for a federal solution for exchange plans. The Department of Finance then gave opening remarks about the state’s structural deficit and the need to balance new investments against projected out-year shortfalls. HCAI followed with a broad overview of its programs, including CalRx insulin and naloxone initiatives, reproductive health grants, the Office of Health Care Affordability, hospital seismic compliance, workforce programs, and the diaper access initiative. Members asked about geographic targeting of workforce funds, the behavioral health workforce pipeline, and the status of the 21st Century Nursing Initiative, which HCAI said had reverted funds. The committee also discussed a proposed transfer of the Data Exchange Framework and Office of the Patient Advocate to HCAI, new reporting on long-term care staffing and health coverage waiting periods, and a Behavioral Health Services Act workforce proposal that would use BHSA funds to support training, stipends, and technical assistance while offsetting $100 million in General Fund spending; members and LAO questioned the offset and asked for more detail, and the item was held open. HCAI also presented the Rural Health Transformation Program, explaining that California received $233.6 million in federal funds for the first year and had to revise its proposal so that $35 million in provider payments would be tied to specific transformative activities rather than general financial relief. The program will fund rural care model redesign, workforce development, and technology/infrastructure improvements, with grants to be rolled out on a tight timeline and subject to CMS approval. Members asked about the size of California’s award, the use of funds for maternity care, labor and delivery access, dialysis, tribal set-asides, and the role of a technical assistance contractor. The department said the program will use supply-and-demand workforce modeling to target funding and that all funds must be obligated by October 30. Finally, the Department of Managed Health Care outlined its budget and two major bill-related proposals: SB 41 on PBM reform and SB 306 on prior authorization transparency. DMHC said SB 41 would require PBM licensure, ban spread pricing, require rebate pass-through, and regulate pharmacy network practices, while SB 306 would require reporting on prior authorization and create a list of services exempt from prior authorization. DMHC requested additional positions and funding to implement both measures.

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• </c> The feedback we received was exceptionally strong. 95.5% of attorneys recommended his retention.
• </c> and the same feedback coming up. and the same feedback coming up.
• The feedback from those who work with him is strong.
• The<01:23:26.640><c> feedback</c><01:23:27.200><c> from</c><01:23:27.360><c> those</c><01:23:28.080><
• The feedback from those who work with him<01:23:29.280><c> is</c><01:23:29.720><c> strong.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• districts who worked with Perpich over the past two years, the events they participated in, and their feedback
• are given the opportunity<00:56:26.720><c> to</c><00:56:26.960><c> provide</c><00:56:27.280><c> feedback
• to provide feedback on that class<00:56:28.559><c> which</c><00:56:28.720><c> is</c><00:56:28.880><c
• </c><00:57:37.200><c> that</c> anecdotal but some of the feedback that anecdotal but some of the feedback
• on the data that we were feedback on the data that we were looking<01:04:19.119><c> at.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• >> The 53%—or 54%—had positive feedback.
• We got no negative feedback at all about the panel staff. >> And one more, Mr. Chairman.
• </c><00:18:39.039><c> That</c> &gt;&gt; or 54% uh had positive feedback.
• That &gt;&gt; or 54% uh had positive feedback.
• as to uh things to improve that feedback as to uh things to improve that act<01:05:08.000><c> uh</c>

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:01 Approve Minutes from June 11, 2026- 00:00:40 Staff Report on 2026 Child Fatality Panel Update- 00:01:17 Panel Staff Response to Report-00:21:12 University of Kentucky Name, Image, and Likeness-00:44:34 Kentucky State Police Update on SERVS-01:17:55 Adjornment-01:33:05, 958, all

Summary: The committee first established a quorum and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members then received a staff report on the Kentucky Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel, including an annual LOIC evaluation of the panel’s operations, statutory compliance, case management system development, member experience, and written procedures. The report noted recent House Bill 778 expanded the panel’s access to records and to TWIST/I-TWIST, and recommended that staff request access and training promptly to avoid implementation problems. Analysts reported the panel has met statutory membership and meeting requirements, and that agency responses to the panel’s 2025 recommendations improved, with all responses meeting statutory content requirements though some were late. They also said the panel still lacks formal written procedures, so a prior recommendation was reissued. The report discussed the panel’s new case management system, now in testing with the Commonwealth Office of Technology, and a survey of panel members showing generally positive views of meetings and case discussions but recurring concerns about SharePoint access, time demands, virtual meetings, and the panel’s lack of enforcement authority. The report included a matter for legislative consideration suggesting the General Assembly may wish to seek additional testimony from agencies when responses are unclear or more information is needed. Panel staff responded that the work is difficult but important, said they are optimistic about gaining TWIST access, and acknowledged that written procedures have not yet been completed because they wanted to align them with the new system. They said both the system and procedures are hoped to be finished by the end of the year, with the new case management system expected to be implemented by September 1 after further testing and migration. Members also discussed trends in child fatality and near-fatality cases, including increases in reported cases since 2013, substance abuse, safe storage of firearms, and concerns about THC/CBD gummies reaching children. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• that we heard was really um the feedback that we heard was really that<01:09:21.279><c> that</c><01:
• But I think this is a great step, and I appreciate the feedback Chair Scott had into the amendment, and
• But I think this is a great step, and I appreciate the feedback Chair Scott had into the amendment, and
• But I think this is a great step, and I appreciate the feedback Chair Scott had into the amendment, and
• But I think this is a great step, and I appreciate the feedback Chair Scott had into the amendment, and

Bills: HF3901, HF962, HF4428, HF4478, HF1775

Keywords: foster care, ombudsperson, investigative powers, children's rights, complaint process, HF4428, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, community engagement, work requirement, work mandate, employment requirement, community service, 80 hours, half-time student, income threshold, federal minimum wage, eligibility verification, benefit suspension, benefit termination

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• So that's helpful feedback. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you.
• And some of the feedback that I took, I incorporated it into the...
• And some of the feedback that I took, I incorporated it into the amendment that is before you.
• A lot of the feedback I'm getting is concerns about the agreements being mainly done by EVIT, you know
• I appreciate the feedback from my colleague, Representative Gutierrez.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Back to really quick to your first point about reaching out for more broad feedback on the bill.
• We have some feedback from the audience, it sounds like, too.
• We have some feedback from the audience, it sounds like, too.
• We have some feedback from the audience, it sounds like, too.
• We have some feedback from the audience, it sounds like, too.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We've even addressed a part of the bill from Senator Mann's feedback from the last hearing, so thank
• you for that feedback.
• We've even addressed a part of the bill from Senator Mann's feedback from the last hearing, so thank
• you for that feedback. explicitly states that we can only treat explicitly states that we can only treat
• um from Senator man on the feedback um from Senator man on the injections<01:42:03.960><c> piece</c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This slide is mentioning three adaptations based on agent, agency, consumer feedback.
• We made a few small consumer feedback.
• from and about the heard feedback from and about the marketplace<01:00:51.359><c> and</c><01:00:51.920
• was we would not be able to be feedback was we would not be able to be impactful<01:25:19.280><c> in
• Well, I got the feedback at the last hearing. It's like too much insurance talk, right?

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint committees held an informational briefing on efforts to expand insurance capacity in Hawaii’s property market, especially for condominium and homeowners coverage. The Insurance Commissioner reviewed the background: a legislative task force, the governor’s emergency proclamation in August 2024, and Senate Bill 1044 in May 2025 led to new condo insurance products. He said the work over the past two and a half years was producing positive results and introduced representatives from HPIA and HHRF/HHR to provide updates. HPIA’s board chair and its administrator described the organization’s history, structure, and current products. HPIA said it was created in 1991 as a residual market for homeowners insurance, now writing four residential products: HO2 homeowners, renters, HO6 condo unit owners, and dwelling fire. They reported policy counts have grown again as admitted-market carriers tightened underwriting, and they discussed financial pressure from reinsurance costs, though those costs had declined in 2025 after different purchasing decisions. They also said the market has become more favorable overall, with some capacity returning and deductibles beginning to ease. Members focused much of their questioning on HPIA’s proposed higher dwelling limits. HPIA explained that the current $450,000 limit for homeowners and dwelling fire was set in 2023, but agents are now asking for a higher limit in the $650,000 to $750,000 range because construction costs have risen and many policies are not being submitted when the limit is too low. HPIA said it has the authority to raise the limit through a filing with the Insurance Division and expects more submissions if the cap increases. They also discussed the shift in the book of business from roughly 70% lava-zone coverage to closer to a 50/50 split between lava and non-lava risks. HPIA outlined strategic initiatives: a new policy administration system that went live October 1 and now allows online payments, online claims reporting, and electronic notices; a filed request to raise the homeowners and dwelling fire limit to $650,000 effective March 1 for new business and April 1 for renewals; an increase in the HO6 condo unit owners limit from $5,000 to $100,000; and a planned commercial property all-other-perils-excluding-hurricane condo product targeted for filing by January 31. No votes were taken, and the meeting was informational only.

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• feedback to see what's happening? feedback to see what's happening?
• You what kind of feedback do we get? You what kind of feedback do we get?
• What kind of feedback have we gotten from the state feedback have we gotten from the state feedback have
• from what happened feedback from what happened feedback from what happened before.
• And I think when didn't get a feedback. And I think when didn't get a feedback.

Bills: HJR 4, HJR 6, HB 195, HB 13, HB 143, HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• <01:40:18.080><c> that</c><01:40:18.199><c> we're</c> feedback that we're feedback that we're hearing
• As you'll note, the picture on the left side, we heard a lot of feedback from our visitors that they
• As you'll note, the picture on the left side, we heard a lot of feedback from our visitors that they
• As you'll note, the picture on the left side, we heard a lot of feedback from our visitors that they
• So we hear a lot of great feedback about how we've used Legacy funds for those types of opportunities

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Thank you for all your feedback and all the members of this conference committee.
• Thank you for all your feedback and all the members of this conference committee.

Summary: The Appropriations Conference Committee on Agriculture, Environment, General Government, State Administration, and IT met to reconcile differences between House and Senate budget offers, including the budget spreadsheet, proviso, implementing bill, and back-of-the-bill items. Members reviewed a large number of line items and project rows, with both chambers agreeing to many provisions while identifying specific lines to be bumped. The Senate accepted the House offer on most items but rejected numerous listed lines and certain projects; the House likewise accepted the Senate offer with exceptions on several implementing, proviso, and enterprise-related lines, including enterprise cybersecurity resiliency items. The committee also resolved differences on the back of the bill, with the House accepting the Senate offer except for several proviso spreadsheet lines, and the Senate concurring on those items to be bumped. After noting that the committee’s work at this level was complete, members exchanged thanks and praised the collaborative process. Senator Collins moved to allow staff to make technical and conforming adjustments related to the bump process, and the motion was adopted without objection. There was no public comment. Senator McLean then moved that the committee rise, and the meeting adjourned without objection.

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• </c><00:05:07.520><c> that</c><00:05:07.759><c> we</c> really have valued the feedback that we really
• to improve the system gathered feedback to improve the system every<00:06:42.000><c> single</c><00:06
• The paid leave division adjudicates the application with the feedback from the employer as part of it
• The paid leave division adjudicates the application with the feedback from the employer as part of it
• </c> uh to you know provide tips and feedback uh to you know provide tips and feedback that<00:18:50.480

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Today, we're in the second row, last box, presenting those recommended changes and feedback to you.
• The CMA gave feedback on the priorities and the draft plan.
• I could ask questions to my mentor and get immediate feedback.
• </c><01:12:45.760><c> And</c> mentor and get immediate feedback.
• And mentor and get immediate feedback.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call - 00:13 Approval of Minutes - 4:07 Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing - 5:18 Math Improvement Committee Report - 21:02 ETS Praxis Exam - 41:47 KDE Performance Review Data - 1:15:04 Adjournment - 1:57:54, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from KDE on the revised Kentucky academic standards for reading and writing. KDE explained the statutory six-year review process, the public comment periods, and the main revisions, including updates tied to the science of reading, decodable text, encoding/decoding, and an updated vision statement. KDE said 308 responses were received on the initial public comment, most respondents favored keeping standards as-is, and about 12% of standards were revised. The department also said the document was streamlined by removing repeated graphics and reducing its size by about 24%, and that a later comment period drew more than 400 responses. No new standards were flagged for review. Members asked about alignment between standards, curriculum, assessments, and NAEP, and KDE said instructional resources should be aligned to standards, KSA assessments are aligned to the standards, and screeners/diagnostics help identify student needs. Representative Truett raised the idea of a textbook-to-standards crosswalk, and KDE said publishers and a future repository partner should provide such crosswalks for local districts. Representative Bojanowski asked why foundational reading skills are not directly assessed on the third-grade KSA; KDE responded that the assessment is designed to measure end-of-grade expectations, while screening and diagnostics are used earlier to identify decoding needs. Representative Gel asked about early childhood supports, and KDE said it is working with early learning and special education offices and promoting LETRS professional learning for both teachers and preschool educators. The committee then received the mathematics improvement committee report. KDE said the mathematics committee unanimously approved a new strategic plan for improving math achievement from pre-K through grade 20 and adult education. The plan centers on six priorities: student empowerment, effective mathematics teaching and learning, continuous educator development and growth, a continuum of learning, community and family partnerships, and teacher recruitment and retention. KDE said the plan is intended as a living document with goals, recommended actions, and evidence bases, and that it aligns with the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act by supporting high-quality instructional resources, professional learning, and family resources. In response to Senator Thomas, KDE explained that the professional learning recommendation means districts should tailor teacher training to classroom needs and instructional materials so math teachers are better equipped to implement standards and support students.